Blathnaid O'Dea is a Features Editor at pv magazine Global. She specializes in writing feature-length articles on energy sustainability, renewable energy, and energy policy, while also covering news related to Ireland's renewable energy developments. Blathnaid's work has been featured in pv magazine USA, pv magazine Global, Silicon Republic, and Energy Storage.
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By: Blathnaid O'Dea
Switzerland startup Evolium Technologies’ subscription-based business model offers residential battery owners a lifetime guarantee on second life batteries. The startup tests and remotely monitors each battery cell so it can alert customers when a cell is under-performing.
By: Blathnaid O Dea
Ireland recorded more than 10,000 applications for solar PV as part of its home energy upgrade program from January to March 2026, an increase of 65% on the same period for last year.
Grid-scale solar PV electricity generation surpassed 1 GW in mid-April, which marked a new record in Ireland according to the country's high-voltage transmission system operator Eirgrid. Around 500,000 customers' power needs can be met with 1 GW, Eirgrid estimates.
By: Blathnaid O'Dea
If the proposals by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities are implemented, all energy storage units would be charged solely under generator Transmission Use of System (TUoS) tariffs for the 2026/2027 tariff year, which begins on 1 October 2026.
By: Blathnaid O Dea
A new report from the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity explores the potential for data centers to become flexible assets in Europe's electricity system, as well as how to manage grid planning and grid security.
By: Blathnaid O Dea
The CEO of Irish PV association Solar Ireland, Ronan Power, told pv magazine that despite a healthy project pipeline and investor appetite, ground-mounted PV projects are not being delivered as fast as they could be. A national clearing house to provide more defined communication at the early stages would help developers deliver faster.
By: Blathnaid O'Dea
Venture capital funding increased year-on-year, with a 44% jump in deal count. Project acquisitions grew by 227%, with 7.2 GW in total acquired compared to 2.2 GW in Q1, 2025.
By: Blathnaid O'Dea
Montenegro utility EPCG's deal with the Japanese company could give its energy storage sector the kickstart it needs. EPCG had to cancel its second storage tender in March after receiving no bids.
Germany led the way with the UK and Bulgaria tied in second place, followed by Spain, Hungary, and France.
By: Blathnaid O'Dea
The first 4 GWh phase of the Canadian developer’s Quinte Energy Storage Centre is expected to be operational in the early 2030s, with subsequent phases targeting 8 GWh to 16 GWh.
